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Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco announced that he, his wife, and children tested positive for COVID. It is unknown when Bianco tested positive but he wrote that his family has recovered after going through light symptoms. “I held off the longest and wouldn’t have known other than I lost my sense of smell/taste,” Bianco wrote.
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Riverside University Health System – Public Health announced that the Beaumont vaccine clinic will close on Friday due to severe weather that is predicted for the region. The closure will only be for that one day. Residents who have appointments at the clinic on Friday will be rescheduled for Monday, Feb 1. The other clinics
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Two dollars for two new bloodmobiles! LifeStream Blood Bank is asking the community to help them in their mission to save lives by donating money towards purchases two new bloodmobiles. News Channel 3’s Caitlin Thropay explains why they need two more bloodmobiles and how the community can help make this possible. “The bloodmobile that you
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The Real Italian Deli has two locations in the Coachella Valley. One in Palm Springs and one in Palm Desert. The Palm Desert location is right along San Pablo Avenue. The revitalization of the street and brining in the Farmer’s Market has helped The Real Italian Deli and their bakery gain more business, even during
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More local restaurants were reopened Tuesday for outdoor dining, with Riverside County now back in the purple tier for the first time since the holidays. “I am so excited. I’ve been waiting for this day forever.” said Dane Hawes “We need to support the local businesses and that’s what we’re doing tonight. I brought new people here and we’re
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Hospitals throughout Riverside County are seeing their COVID-19 and other patient counts decline, but intensive care units remain maxed out, and some facilities continue to rely on outside assistance to maintain operations, Riverside University Health System officials told the Board of Supervisors today. “We are doing better. However, in the context of where we are
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The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department confirmed that two wanted suspects were arrested at the Westfield Mall in Palm Desert Tuesday afternoon. At around 1:55, several viewers messaged News Channel 3 to report a heavy police presence at the Westfield Mall in Palm Desert. According to Sgt. Deanna Pecoraro, the public information officer for the Sheriff’s Department,
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The city of Palm Desert today announced that its next top administrator will be heading west to the California desert from Denton, Texas. Todd Hileman, Denton’s current city manager, is expected to be confirmed by the Palm Desert City Council on Thursday and start shortly thereafter. Hileman will replace interim City Manager Randy Bynder, who
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California is reworking its vaccination distribution strategy for delivering and tracking vaccines in an answer to the many roll-out delays. News Channel 3’s Dani Romero explains why this is happening. California health officials on Tuesday laid out how they plan to change the state’s COVID-19 vaccine eligibility framework and work to more quickly inoculate residents
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A new program aimed at beefing up local spending amid the coronavirus pandemic will offer $10 coupons for use at more than a dozen restaurants in Palm Springs, it was announced today. The coupons — the result of a collaborative effort involving the Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce, the city of Palm Springs, the Palm
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Riverside County reported 2,486 new cases since Monday, bringing the total of cases up to 266,849. Download the News Channel 3 app on the Apple Store or Google Play to get alerts on when new appointments or vaccine clinics are available. The Coachella Valley reported 436 cases (45,504 total). New Cases by City: Desert Hot Springs – 29Palm Springs
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UPDATE: Investigators confirmed that the remains of Guillermo Jacobo were found inside a burned vehicle in the community of Oasis on January 24. The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department asks for anyone with information on Jacobo’s whereabouts to contact Investigator Munoz at 951-235-9833. Full Details: Remains of missing Coachella man found inside burned vehicle; Homicide investigation underway
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Justin Clifton, the current City Manager of Sedona, Arizona has been selected as the next City Manager of Palm Springs, the city announced on Tuesday. “He was selected for his insight into the future of the City, commitment to community engagement, interest in investing in residents and neighborhoods, expertise in economic development, experience in a
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UPDATE: 1/26/2021 – Police have a man in custody related to a recent kidnapping investigation. Palm Springs Police say, “On 01/26/2021 at about 8:30 am, Palm Springs PD Detectives located the kidnapping suspect in the 400 Block of S. Indian Canyon Drive. The suspect is temporarily being held in Palm Springs on two felony charges
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One of the Coachella Valley’s most prominent philanthropists, Jack Grundhofer, has died of natural causes at the age of 82. Grundhofer, an Indian Wells resident, was the former chairman of U.S. Bancorp. He was a generous supporter of many nonprofit organizations, including the Living Desert, Eisenhower Health, the Waring, the Joslyn Center, the Barbara Sinatra
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The state’s stay-at-home order has been lifted. Riverside County is now back in the ‘purple’ tier of reopening. That means many personal care businesses are allowed to operate once more and restaurants across the valley have started to reopen their outdoor patios. News Channel 3’s Madison Weil spoke with Jay Sherman, the owner of Sunshine
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One person was transported, after being extricated from a vehicle, to the hospital after a collision involving three vehicles. Firefighters responded to the scene of the crash which was reported at 8:09 pm on Highway 86 and Avenue 81 in Oasis. Traffic Collision – 8:09 pm Hwy 86S X Ave 81, in Oasis. Firefighters responded
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Eisenhower Health is currently vaccinating their patients 75 and older. News Channel 3’s Caitlin Thropay was at the hospital in Rancho Mirage where these vaccinations have been happening since 8 a.m. Tuesday morning. Eisenhower’s goal is to vaccinate over 1,500 of their patients at this mass vaccination clinic on Tuesday. Monday was actually their first
Continue ReadingHoping to answer the most pressing question residents have regarding the COVID-19 vaccine — when can they get it — the state today rolled out a pilot website on which people can sign up to receive alerts on when they’re eligible and then schedule an appointment. The last few times appointments were made available in
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The much-anticipated American Express golf tournament wrapped up at PGA West in La Quinta. The tournament kicked off on Wednesday, but with a stark difference than years past. Spectators are known to flock to the Coachella Valley to witness some of the sport’s biggest names, but this year spectators were not part of the mix.
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